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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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